Science Common Sense
1818 - How can the Earth's physical data help establish Taiwan's geological structure model through field geological observation and instrument detection?
Imagine the Earth's surface is like a big puzzle, and Taiwan is one of the puzzle pieces. To understand Taiwan's geological structure, scientists need to study the Earth's physical data, like the puzzle pieces, to see how they fit together.
Here's how they do it:
- Field observation: Scientists go to Taiwan and observe the rocks, mountains, and landscapes. They take note of the types of rocks, their colors, and the way they are layered.
- Instrument detection: They use special instruments like seismometers (to measure earthquakes), GPS (to measure the Earth's movement), and gravitational sensors (to measure the Earth's gravity) to collect more data.
- Data analysis: They analyze all the data they collected and use it to create a 3D model of Taiwan's geological structure. This model shows how the rocks are arranged, the fault lines (where the Earth's crust is broken), and the movement of the tectonic plates (big pieces of the Earth's crust).
By combining field observations and instrument detection, scientists can create a detailed model of Taiwan's geological structure. This helps them understand how Taiwan was formed, how it's changing, and what natural hazards (like earthquakes) might happen in the future.
Think of it like solving a puzzle: scientists use the physical data to find the missing pieces and create a complete picture of Taiwan's geological structure!